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⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ J-1 Scholars ⇒ Scholar Newsletter: September 2008
In the month of September, we expect nearly 50 new J-1 scholars to arrive at IU. Add this to the many scholars who arrived this summer, and nearly 1100 new international students, and it is certainly a busy and exciting time in the Office of International Services!
We provide this monthly newsletter to keep you informed of important details and fun activities available to you as a visiting scholar. If there are items you would like to see in future editions of the newsletter, please email us. Welcome to IU!
Labor Day. This is a national holiday. Classes do not meet and university offices will be closed.
Fall Semester classes begin.
Each month, we feature an international scholar to recognize their activities and accomplishments, both at IU and abroad. We hope this information will be interesting and help you get to know others on campus. This month, our featured scholar is Per Nordahl.
Per Nordahl
Dr. Nordahl arrived at IU from Umeå, Sweden in February 2008, where he has been serving as a Research Fellow in International Studies, as well as Assistant Director of the European Union Center of Excellence. His research includes Migration and Integration Studies, as well as Scandinavian History. This fall, he will begin teaching in International Studies.
Per received his Ph.D. in History from Umeå University (Sweden), and has served as a Fulbright Fellow, American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellow, and an IU Institute for Advanced Study Fellow. He has published a book, Weaving the Ethnic Fabric: Social Networks Among Swedish-American Radicals in Chicago 1890–1940. He served as director of the research project “Boundaries of Swedishness” (1999–2002) and the research project “The Transatlantic Diffusion of Ideas and Attitudes through Swedish-American Returnees” (1995), both funded by The Bank of Sweden. He served as Director of the Swedish Emigrant Institute (2002–2006), where he initiated and managed a number of EU projects. His current research centers on policies for integration in Scandinavia and the ways in which they are implemented.
Per has three children living in Sweden: Rikard, a criminal inspector; Emil, a political scientist; and Hanna, who plans to study law.
The first Scholar Luncheon of the 2008–09 academic year will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 12:00pm in the International Center (111 S. Jordan Avenue). Joanna Snyder, Assistant Director of Scholar Services, will provide a brief review of immigration regulations. Then we will welcome Maria Talbert, Event Manager at the IU Auditorium. Come enjoy lunch, meet other scholars, and learn about the exciting shows and concerts coming to the IU Auditorium! If you would like to attend, please email Jennifer Ashcraft at jeashcra@indiana.edu.
All J-1 scholars are invited to participate in our 2nd Annual Scholar Symposium. This is an opportunity for you to showcase your research to other scholars and to the university community. If you are interested in participating, please provide a one to two page abstract detailing your research work at Indiana University. The abstract should include your name, IU department, a one paragraph biography about you, and a summary of the nature of your research or teaching.
Abstracts must be received by Joanna Snyder in the Office of International Services, Franklin Hall 306 by 12:00pm on Monday, September 22. Abstracts will not be accepted after this deadline. A committee will review all submitted abstracts and select no more than six (6) to be showcased at the Scholar Luncheon on November 12, 2008. Selected candidates will be notified by September 29 with instructions on how to prepare the poster for the Scholar Symposium. Please direct questions regarding this event to Joanna Snyder at snyder1@indiana.edu.
Join us for a visit to the “Windy City” on Saturday, September 27th. We will leave the International Center (111 S. Jordan Ave.) at 8:00am, arrive in Chicago around 12:00pm, leave from Chicago at 7:00pm, and return to the IC at approximately 11:00pm. Cost is $42 per person. This fee covers transportation only. RSVP: Please pay with a check or money order made payable to the International Center no later than September 15. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
Monroe County Historical Museum and Monroe County Public Library. Saturday, September 13, 2008. Meet at 1:00pm at the International Center (111 S. Jordan Ave.). RSVP: Please email intlcent@indiana.edu to let us know that you will be joining us.
The fall bike auction will be held on Saturday, September 13 at 9am in the lower level of the Jordan Avenue parking garage. Bikes are available for viewing at 8am. Cash and checks are accepted and all sales are final. If you have a bicycle, please register is with Parking Operations. See the Parking Operations website for more information.
Students, faculty, and staff can check out the latest technology resources, services, and support available to you at IU’s Make IT Happen information technology fair, Wednesday, September 10, 10am–4pm in the Lobby of the Herman B. Wells Library. For more information, go to: makeithappen.iu.edu
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month: Events will include a kick-off, photo exhibit, and reception on September 15, and activities, lectures, and concerts throughout the month. The International Center is partnering with the City of Bloomington for an International Cooking Demonstration at the Showers Building (401 N .Morton St.) from 10:00am–12:00pm on September 15th. The IC will also join the Latino Cultural Center (La Casa) for a Hispanic Movie Night at the IC in September 25th at 7:00pm. For a complete calendar of events, please contact La Casa (Latino Cultural Center) at 812-855-0174 or lacasa@indiana.edu.
Art of the Beat Generation, with poetry readings, 1st floor gallery
African Art, with instrumental music, 3rd floor gallery
Japanese Street Scenes, with Japanese folksongs, 2nd floor gallery
Free coffee samples related to these cultures will be available from Angles Café & Gift Shop, along with sweet treats from Bloomingfoods. Each evening offers a chance to experience something new! For more information, call 812-855-5445 or visit their website.
The Kirkwood Observatory (located near the intersection of 4th Street and Indiana Avenue) is open for free public viewing each Wednesday night, March–November. For viewing times and more information, call 855-7736 or visit their website.
For more than 60 years, the IU Auditorium has been presenting stunning performances for the enjoyment of campus and the Bloomington community. Host to an amazing array of artists, entertainers, musicians, and lecturers, the IU Auditorium impresses guests with its opulent 3,200-seat theater and world-class programming.
The upcoming 2008–2009 season is a true panorama—a matchless mix of world music, classy comedy, topical conversation, modern dance, the latest and best from Broadway, and a generous helping of family-oriented fun. There’s something for everyone, from the hilarious humor of legendary comic Bill Cosby to the soulful sounds of South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo; from the show-stopping tunes featured in Broadway blockbusters “Sweeney Todd” and “Mamma Mia!” to the engaging recollections of renowned public radio host Terry Gross. A full event schedule is available here.
—Maria Talbert, Events Manager, IU Auditorium
If you move or change address, US federal regulations require you to report the new address to OIS within 10 days of the change. You may report the change by logging into istart.iu.edu, using your IU network ID and password, and completing the “Change Local Address” e-form. OIS will use this information to report the change of address to immigration in the SEVIS system.
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